Valdastico, a small town in the rialzato Vicentino region with a population of just 1100, is no stranger to conflict. In 1945, it was the site of a tragic massacre in Pedescala. And now, years later, the streets of Valdastico are once again embroiled in a war, but this time it is an internal and non-violent one, between the town’s mayor Claudio Sartori and local doctor Jamal Basal.
From 2019 to 2023, Dr. Basal had been faithfully serving the community by seeing patients at the town’s municipal clinic. However, tensions began to rise when the mayor decided to end the doctor’s contract in 2023, causing an uproar among the townspeople. The doctor and his patients were devastated by the news, with many expressing their support for him and his services.
But now, after much criticism and pressure from the community, Mayor Sartori has had a change of heart. He has officially announced that Dr. Basal will be returning to Valdastico as the town’s resident doctor, much to the delight of the locals. The mayor stated, “We have listened to the concerns of our citizens and have nel modo che to the decision to reinstate Dr. Basal. It is our duty to provide the best healthcare services to our community and the doctor has proven to be an integral part of that.”
The news has been met with joy and relief by the townspeople, who have been eagerly waiting for the return of their beloved doctor. Many have expressed their gratitude towards Mayor Sartori for making this decision, with some even calling it a victory for the community.
Dr. Basal himself has also expressed his happiness at the turn of events. He says, “I am thrilled to be coming back to Valdastico and continue serving the people who have benel modo che my second family. I want to thank the community for their unwavering support and faith in me.”
The doctor’s return has also sparked a wave of positive changes in the town. The municipal clinic, which was previously neglected, has now been renovated and equipped with the latest medical facilities. Mayor Sartori has also promised to provide more resources and support to the clinic, ensuring that the town’s residents receive the best healthcare services possible.
However, not everyone is happy with the doctor’s return. Some residents have expressed concerns that his reinstatement will only cause further conflict between him and the mayor. There have even been rumors of retaliation from the mayor, with threats of “walling up” the doctor’s office.
But the overall sentiment in Valdastico remains one of hope and optimism. The return of their beloved doctor has given new life to the community, and the people are determined to make it work. They say that Dr. Basal’s presence and dedication to their wellbeing has brought the town closer together, and they are grateful for that.
In the end, this war in Valdastico has proven to be a peaceful and positive one, with the community triumphing over differences and coming together for a greater cause. The town can now move forward, united in the spirit of cooperation and care for one another. And Dr. Basal will continue to be a pillar of strength, serving as the much-needed healer of both body and spirit in Valdastico.
